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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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